verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Aerospace Engineer Salary in Pennsylvania

Median Annual in Pennsylvania
$133,940/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$64.40/hr
▼ 1% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Pennsylvania

groups Employed in PA
990
public U.S. Median
$134,960
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$137,273 #23 of 41

Aerospace Engineer pay in Pennsylvania, explained

Aerospace engineers in Pennsylvania earn a median of $133,940 per year ($64.40 per hour), which is 1% below the national median of $134,960. Entry-level workers earn around $89,230, while the most experienced aerospace engineers reach about $179,820. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Pennsylvania.

Is $133,940 good pay in Pennsylvania?

Adjusted for Pennsylvania's cost of living (which runs 98% of the U.S. average), that $133,940 is worth about $137,273 in national buying power — ranking Pennsylvania #23 for real pay (vs #17 on the sticker number).

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Aerospace Engineer pay by experience in Pennsylvania

Entry level (10th pct)
$89,230
$42.90/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$133,940
$64.40/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$179,820
$86.45/hr

Aerospace Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs PA
Pennsylvania (here) $133,940 $137,273
Maryland $156,750 $149,344 −$22,810
Ohio $138,440 $149,223 −$4,500
New York $130,330 $120,764 +$3,610
New Jersey $126,430 $116,199 +$7,510

Aerospace Engineer in Pennsylvania: FAQ

How much do aerospace engineers make in Pennsylvania?

Aerospace engineers in Pennsylvania earn a median of $133,940 per year ($64.40 per hour), compared with $134,960 nationally.

Does Pennsylvania pay aerospace engineers well?

At $133,940, Pennsylvania pays 1% below the national median for aerospace engineers. An estimated 990 work in the state.

Aerospace Engineer salary in other states

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